CVE-2017-0028 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft scripting engine improperly accesses objects in memory. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in a way that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Edge	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

https://github.com/Microsoft/ChakraCore/commit/402f3d967c0a905ec5b9ca9c240783d3fPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/Microsoft/ChakraCore/commit/402f3d967c0a905ec5b9ca9c240783d3fPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0028?

CVE-2017-0028 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft scripting engine improperly accesses objects in memory. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in a way that enables an attacker to execute ...

How severe is CVE-2017-0028?

CVE-2017-0028 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0028?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Edge.